BC NDP
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Develop a Clean Energy Plan to shift BC's economy away from fossil fuels
"Developing a Clean Energy Plan to make BC’s vision of a clean-energy future a reality. Working with First Nations and communities, we will do the work needed to transform BC’s economy away from overreliance on fossil fuels to sources of energy that are clean, affordable and reliable — while finding regulatory efficiencies to streamline the permitting and construction of new clean-energy infrastructure and renewable power projects." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
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Double electricity generation by 2050 and upgrade the power transmission grid
"Doubling electricity generation by 2050 and upgrading BC’s power transmission grid to help make sure that power gets to industries, businesses and homes where and when it’s needed. This includes growing new sources of made-in-BC clean energy by issuing competitive calls for power every two years. In 2024, BC Hydro put out its first call for power in 15 years, resulting in proposals for more than $3 billion in new investment in the province. Working with First Nations and the independent power industry, we will bring more renewables like wind and solar on board — helping meet growing demand, selling electricity for a profit to our neighbours to keep rates low, creating good-paying jobs and getting the lowest price for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
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Expand rebates for home solar panels and solar batteries
"Our BC Hydro rebates on solar panels and home solar batteries will help you create and store your own energy, and even make money by delivering electricity back to the provincial grid. This program also includes rebates for apartment buildings, small businesses, schools, social housing providers, and other public organizations - and we will work to expand it so more people can access it across the province." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
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Use a portion of revenue from oil and gas development to create a Clean Economy Transition fund
"Using a portion of the revenue raised from oil and gas development, including LNG projects, we’ll establish a Clean Economy Transition Fund and focus it on enhancing BC’s clean-economy future — so we can attract even more global investment in renewable fuels, clean tech, manufacturing, and critical mineral mines — and the good-paying jobs that come with them." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07